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In this video, Craig Wilson, M.D., explains what has been learned from early Zika outbreaks and lessons from similar diseases. Topics:
- What is the Zika virus?
- Early outbreaks and what we learned
- Growth of Zika virus
- Zika, microencephaly and other dangers
- Should we worry about Zika virus in the U.S.?
In this video, David Freedman, M.D., professor emeritus of medicine and epidemiology at UAB, explains the dangers of Zika and chances of an outbreak in the U.S. Topics:
- History of Zika virus
- Symptoms of Zika virus
- Zika and dangers of pregnancy
- Chances of outbreak or epidemic in the U.S.
- Other concerns and travel advice
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David Freedman, M.D.
Professor Emeritus, Infectious Disease, UAB Traveler’s Clinic
Freedman, professor of medicine and epidemiology, founded the UAB Travelers Health Clinic in 1989. He is a member of the World Health Organization Emergency Committee on Zika virus. In addition to Peru, Guatemala, and Panama, Freedman worked for over a decade at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in northeastern Brazil where the current epidemic has its epicenter.
Areas of expertise:
- International Travel
- World Health
- Infectious Disease
Craig Wilson, M.D.
Director, Sparkman Center for Global Health, UAB School of Public Health
Wilson, professor of epidemiology at the UAB School of Public Health, serves as the director of the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health.
Areas of expertise:
- Infectious and Tropical Disease
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
David Kimberlin, M.D.
Professor, Pediatric Infectious Disease, UAB Department of Pediatrics
Kimberlin, professor in the UAB Division of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases has significant expertise in the study of antiviral treatments for congenital viral infections with central nervous system involvement, including neonatal herpes simplex virus infections and congenital cytomegalovirus disease. He also is the editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Red Book, which details the Academy’s policies on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pediatric infectious diseases. In each of these capacities, Kimberlin is involved at the national level in the preparations for Zika in the United States.
Areas of expertise:
- Pediatric medicine
- Antiviral treatments
- Infectious Disease
Richard Whitley, M.D.
Distinguished Professor, Pediatric Infectious Disease, UAB Department of Pediatrics
Suresh Boppana, M.D.
Professor, Pediatric Infectious Disease, UAB Department of Pediatrics
Sergio Stagno, M.D.
Distinguished Professor, Pediatric Microbiology, Medicine, Neurosurgery, UAB Department of Pediatrics
Wally Carlo, M.D.
Director of the Division of Neonatology, UAB Department of Pediatrics
Scott Irvine, M.D.
Co-Director of International Emergency Medicine Fellowship and Division of Global Health, Department of Emergency Medicine
Alan Tita, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine, UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UAB News stories on Zika
UAB observational study of Zika virus infection during pregnancy begins in Brazil
Likelihood of widespread Zika outbreak in United States low
Zika, pregnancy and microcephaly: What you need to know
Area leaders partner to increase Zika awareness in the community
WBRC Fox 6
Craig Wilson, M.D. shares updates on Zika virus
MedPage Today
Al.com
'Pockets' of Zika virus could break out in Alabama, US
Alabama News Center
Zika virus has hit Alabama, but UAB experts say there is likely little danger to the public
CBS 42
Zika will likely burn itself out
ABC 33/40
UAB health experts address concerns over Zika
ABC News
Zika virus outbreak impacts blood donation guidelines in U.S.
New York Times
Study of Zika Outbreak Estimates 1 in 100 Risk of Microcephaly
Zika Virus Increases Concerns About Employee Safety
Zika Infection Transmitted by Sex Reported in Texas
WSFA NBC 12, WTVM ABC 9, WBRC Fox 6, CBS 46 Atlanta, WVTM NBC 13
UAB’s Sergio Stagno, M.D., has strong warning on Zika
Medical Express
Likelihood of widespread Zika outbreak in the U.S. low
WSFA
Additional resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ADPH’s mosquito coloring book for children
City of Birmingham Mosquito Abatement Schedule
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